The Kishotenketsu Compass - E-book - ePub

Take your writing to the next level with "The Kishotenketsu Compass." This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to master the art of creative writing.  Anime and manga have been booming in the West in recent years.  The global worldwide anime market has ballooned to $28.6 billion, for good reason.  Beautiful artwork aside, Anime and Manga stories are fresh, bold and captivating.  Western stories, on the other hand, are becoming stale and repetitive.  We need a new infusion of ideas and style in our writing.  We need Kishotenketsu!  "The Kishotenketsu Compass" is an excellent choice for storytellers of all ages to infuse their stories with a fresh perspective and way of thinking.  Are you a fan of Anime or Manga?  Or do you know a student who loves Anime and Manga?  Spark their love of literature by introducing them to the same technique used to craft the best anime and manga coming out of Japan and Korea.
Kishotenketsu is the four-act writing structure on which nearly all Anime and Manga are based.   Are you a fan of Anime or Manga?  Or do you know a student who loves Anime and Manga?  "The Kishotenketsu Compass" is also an excellent choice for homeschoolers who want to instill a love of literature in their students. Spark their love of literature by introducing them to the same technique used in their favorite Anime and Manga. Here are some of the things you'll learn in "The Kishotenketsu Compass:" -Culture and the role it plays in literature.  Specifically, how Western and Eastern philosophies of literature differ and what that means for literature.-This book is about Kishotenketsu, the 4-Act story structure of anime and manga.  But you'll also read about the Western 3-Act story structure to contrast against the Kishotenketsu method.-Story arcs, what they are and how to use them.-Discover a simple but effective plotting device a successful TV and film producer uses to create his content. -Learn a proprietary device to help readers understand the Kishotenketsu method and easily create their own content.-Master Eastern and Western philosophies together to create "Hybrid Story Arcs" to increase tension and bring depth to your writing.-Read several examples and case studies of the method in action.  You'll read case studies from Anime and Manga, TV, movies, books, classic literature and even video games.  -Learn how to maintain tension and avoid the dreaded "Sagging Middle Syndrome, " which can cripple a good story.-Graphics, an extensive glossary and end-of-chapter questions help readers grasp the concepts quickly and easily. Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? Join us as we explore the Kishotenketsu method and create stories that will leave your audience begging for more.  Get your copy of "The Kishotenketsu Compass" today!